Downrigger release Question

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I can attest to not tightening the handle too much on the rigger, I fought the lake with one of mine over by pipeline. I held onto the boom until it finally broke the cable. I was glad when it snapped. I've heard of people using rubber bands. I've never tried it, looks like it would really work well on my outrigger mast. I'll have to try that the next time I'm out using it.
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